Understanding weather forecasts (for advanced beginners). This lesson plan for ESL beginners teaches the basic vocabulary needed for understanding weather forecasts. The plan includes activities focused on weather nouns and adjectives, a short video, as well as comprehension tasks. The lesson also emphasizes the significance of weather forecasts for safety in Canada.
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Week of Jan. 19/26
As we move deeper into a Canadian winter, teach your class of ESL beginners teaches the basic vocabulary needed for understanding weather forecasts.
This lesson plan includes various activities (including a short video) focused on weather vocabulary and comprehension tasks. The lesson also includes reflection questions and emphasizes the significance of weather forecasts for safety in Canada.
Week of Nov. 10/25
Watch this short video role play about winter weather. This video is part of a complete lesson plan on the ESL Directions website.
Week of May 5/25
This lesson plan teaches ESL students the names for seasons and months, with a focus on the seasons in Alberta. Activities include identifying and describing seasons and months, discussing appropriate clothing for each season, and comparing Alberta’s weather with their home countries.
Week of Jan. 27/25
This lesson plan focuses on teaching your beginner ESL students strategies for making small talk about the weather in Canada. Activities include vocabulary building, listening and reading exercises, a short video, and role plays. Cultural discussions highlight differences in small talk expectations. The class encourages full sentence responses and reflection on personal experiences.
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